Richard S. Benn

Born Nov. 1, 1990, in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of Godfrey and Kim (Mitchell) Benn of Hamilton Township. He lived in Monroe County for the past 16 years.

He was employed as a cook at Olive Garden in Stroudsburg.

Richard was involved in the YMCA, played basketball and was a member of Mountaintop Christian Community Church.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Richard James Benn of Ireland; three siblings: Bernard Benn of Atlanta, Ga., Chenelle Benn of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Kennard Benn of Hamilton Township; and a host of grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.

There will be a viewing from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at Jesus The Christ Church, 103 Tanite Road, Stroudsburg. The homegoing service will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday at the church with Pastor Betty A. Grant officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Cemetery, East Stroudsburg.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial remembrances be made to Jesus The Christ Church, 103 Tanite Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.